In the meantime, here is our Christmas tree! I know I said I wasn't going to have one, but then I got a little sad about the possibility of a tree-less Christmas, so Steven went out and hacked down a pine branch for me. So romantic! The branch isn't quite the perfect shape for a Christmas tree, but I love it. Plus it smells beautiful. Here is the tree, and in particular the angel I made for the top:
Next year Steven has promised we will have a gigantic Christmas tree in the house. Until then, I'm happy with my make-do barn version. Oh and here is our place, a couple of nights ago after the clouds lifted:
I'm editing images from Shelley and Bailey's BEAUTIFUL wedding last weekend. And this afternoon I have to go out and purchase some last minute gifts, with Elmer. He's teething again, which isn't much fun for anyone involved, but I'm hoping that with this 4th molar just finishing pushing through, we'll have a bit of a break over Christmas!
ooh your tree is great!! and I love your angel and decorations!! you are so clever
(12.23.10 @ 12:32 PM)I love the last photo of the moon! Amazing!
(12.23.10 @ 05:19 PM)Thank you ladies! xxx
(12.23.10 @ 05:46 PM)What do you mean 'he's teething again'? I thought we'd agreed he's got sixteen teeth already. Isn't that enough? You're going to have to firm with him. We'll see you on Skype on (your) Christmas morning. I'm planning to wear my Santa Claus hat. I'll speak to Elmer about teeth and toys, making clear there's a linkage. You shouldn't have any problems after that.
(12.24.10 @ 12:08 AM)I love the angel especially!
As for that photo...that could be your Christmas card for 2011.
Can't wait for the next blog!!
M x
Have a lovely Christmas Sinead, Steven and Elmer and our good wishes for 2011.
Looking forward to seeing Elmer's latest photograph.
(That last one is hanging on the 'self sufficiency and house building' section of the bookshelf. Steven is Mr Anal and has a different shelf for each part of his book collection.)
We have a few Christmas present wrapped and ready to go under the tree. The only problem is:
1) There isn't any space for a tree in the barn, and;
2) The entire floor space is Elmer's territory, and any presents left there are liable to be unwrapped, destroyed and/or eaten.
I'll have to come up with an alternative solution!
His recent speciality is escaping. From the aforementioned post office (whilst I am innocently licking a stamp), from a shop, whilst I pay at the counter, from people's houses when they open the front door for a SECOND. I think because he's so low down, and so quiet, he's not as noticeable as a child who can actually walk.
Luckily we have a long expanse of grass from the barn to the house build. It takes him a while to shuffle down, then I pick him up and he starts again. That gives us about 15 minutes breathing time. How on earth people cope when their babies start walking... or running (!!) is beyond me.
With all this sunny weather we've had it doesn't feel in the slightest bit Christmassy. Come January I'll be very happy that it's summer, but December ought to be cold and grey, so that we can enjoy open fires, mulled wine, hats, scarves, (maybe a bit of snow?) twinkly lights, big hearty meals, and all the magic of the Christmas season. I'm going to have to move to Lapland.
Bum-Shuff is ADORABLE!
(12.10.10 @ 09:09 PM)No need to go to Lapland We have all that in Cardiff!
Aw, gorogeous photos, divine baby.
I trust there's a safety net under Steven??
M x
hehehe that is too cute - it looks like he's worn a little path in the grass... : )
(12.12.10 @ 08:46 PM)
And I cannot tell you how excited I am to finally have this lens in my hands!!! This is my early Christmas present to myself and it is just beautiful!
We had a lovely time in Christchurch by the way. We took Elmer to see the Ron Mueck sculpture exhibition, which was fantastic, although we rushed a little since it was just before naptime. Here is Steven pointing at Elmer pointing at a giant Ron Mueck newborn baby:
Me and my boy...
so will I like be able to carry your early xmas present!!!???? A month ago I would have looked at that and gone duh...now I go whoaaaaaaaaaaa!
That baby sculptor is amazing!
Did Steven have the camera on auto....not sure if the lighting is totally perfect...bahahaha bahahaha
What amazing photos! I love the gorgeous one of you and Elmer. Have a lovely Xmas.
(12.08.10 @ 12:18 AM)I always thought Elmer had your (lovely) big mouth Sinead, but look at both your eyes here. And he still manages to look like mini-Steven! Lovely photo.
M x
Monica that's why i married her. I thought to myself, Sinead would be perfect for producing children who look just like me, but not quite all the time. That would only raise suspicion. Hence all the comments "Sinead he looks like you here but, strangely, manages to also always look just like Steven!?". Cunning
(12.09.10 @ 02:44 PM)
Happy Christmas Elmer.
You've just made mine!
Grandma x
(12.24.10 @ 11:50 PM)Wow! That is such a beautiful photograph (and subject of course) have a lovely Christmas Elmer x
(12.25.10 @ 01:16 AM)